ELISE GETS CRAFTY
124 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 319 ratingssmall business knowledge & thoughts on goal-setting, motivation and creativity.
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season wrap up and a few thoughts on change.
June 20, 2022 15:02 - 16 minutes - 29.1 MBjust Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode is a short catch up as we are mid-move and mid-major life transition. Thank you for being here and listening! Looking forward to catching up again in the fall. :) shownotes, as always, can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast
thoughts on being a beginner
June 13, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes - 55.7 MBjust Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode is about being a beginner and how important it is to understand how you learn best (and then lean into it instead of trying to fight it). shownotes can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast
let's talk summer crafting.
June 06, 2022 13:20 - 24 minutes - 43.5 MBjust Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode is about summer crafting. I share some of my favorites from past years and a few of my goals (crafting and otherwise) for this upcoming summer. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast.
thoughts on "style shifts"
May 30, 2022 14:33 - 35 minutes - 67.8 MBjust Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode is about the big and small personal style changes I have been drifting toward lately. Includes why I think I am gravitating toward such a different look AND how I find inspiration for new projects. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast
how I keep track of all my plans.
May 23, 2022 14:37 - 50 minutes - 91.3 MBjust Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode is about how I keep track of alllll my plans from a macro ten year level to the micro tasks that come in through my inbox each day. shownotes can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast
thoughts on documenting life these days.
May 16, 2022 13:18 - 29 minutes - 56.5 MBjust Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode is about documenting memories! I share a bit of my backstory and how scrapbooking was my original creative habit (for over a decade!) and then how I switched to other things based on my interests changing. I share a few of the easy ways I like to “keep” memories now. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast
making time for hobbies when you have kids.
May 09, 2022 14:37 - 25 minutes - 48.1 MBjust Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode shares my thoughts on how I make time for hobbies with little kids. I get asked this more than almost anything whenever I share a project online. My advice honest, encouraging and realistic I promise. shownotes can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast
let's talk time.
May 02, 2022 09:40 - 32 minutes - 58.5 MBjust Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode was inspired by a few different questions I got about making time for crafting, juggling different hobbies and having patience for longer projects. I talk about how I mindlessly spend my time vs. how I mindfully spend my time and why I am able to slow down as a crafter now compared with ten years ago. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast
let's talk craft tools.
April 25, 2022 14:47 - 35 minutes - 67.7 MBjust Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode was inspired by a few different questions I got about craft supplies and tools. Where to start? How to store them? What about the crafting off season? I answer those questions but also talk about taking inventory, starting at entry level and letting go of the “stuff” to make space. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast
major craft milestones & my "craft bucket list"
April 18, 2022 14:26 - 28 minutes - 51.1 MBjust Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode was inspired by a great question on Instagram — “what are your 10 crafting bucket list goals?” I went a slightly different direction and shared five major craft project milestones from the past and then shared eight creative ventures I would like to take on in the next year and over the next decade. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast
Let's catch up!
April 15, 2022 14:25 - 29 minutes - 50.6 MBjust Elise this season chatting crafts and hobbies and life and work shifts. (And whatever else comes up!) This first episode is a brief recap of life post MAKE36, what I mean when I say “I am taking a break from work” plus some of the “just for fun” creative projects I am working on right now. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast
MAKE36 : JAN : let's wrap this MAKE36 project up
January 13, 2022 20:32 - 23 minutes - 42.1 MBjust Elise this whole year as I work on a long-project called MAKE36. This episode is the final in the season(!) and includes details about the January project as well as an official wrap up. shownotes can always be found at elisejoy.com/podcast and the January project will be available on 1/22 at 9am PST at elisejoy.com/shop
MAKE36 : DEC : pottery and creative practice
December 17, 2021 15:47 - 34 minutes - 65.2 MBjust Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about throwing 200+ pots over the past year and creative practice. Plus a brief wrap-up of how I am feeling at the end of 2021. shownotes for this episode plus photos of the pots can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast
MAKE36 : NOV : prototyping a puzzle and tips for avoiding burnout as a small biz owner during busy seasons
November 18, 2021 18:07 - 40 minutes - 72.2 MBjust Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is (mostly) about the November product development and then I share a few simple tips for avoiding burnout as a small business during the busy season. the November MAKE36 product will be available at 8am PST on Monday 11/22 at elisejoy.com/shop. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast
MAKE36 : OCT : how my ideas for this project have shifted
October 19, 2021 14:47 - 37 minutes - 69.9 MBjust Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about the October product and how my ideas for products have developed and changed over the past year. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast
MAKE36 : SEP : a Q&A about this project so far
September 17, 2021 15:21 - 41 minutes - 76.7 MBjust Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about the September product and I am answering your questions about tackling creative work and this project so far. shownotes for this episode and all episodes can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast
MAKE36 : AUG : something I just learned about my creative process (and how I work through it!)
August 19, 2021 19:06 - 37 minutes - 67.3 MBjust Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about the August product and I am talking about something I just learned about my creative process and sharing ways that I help myself get through it (and past the idea stage!) shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast
MAKE36 : JUL : changing plans, "saving" ideas and batch-working
July 19, 2021 16:55 - 28 minutes - 53.3 MBjust elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about the July product and I am talking about changing plans, putting ideas on the shelf and batch-working through large tasks. (Plus I am nearly halfway done and feeling more upbeat!) shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast
MAKE36 : JUNE : crafting cyanotype art & feeling the "messy middle"
June 17, 2021 23:09 - 24 minutes - 45.5 MBjust Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about getting to the middle of this giant project (and feeling the overwhelm!) plus details about creating 36 original cyanotype pieces. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast.
MAKE36 : MAY : the giant fabric project plus purchasing wholesale
May 14, 2021 04:12 - 31 minutes - 59.4 MBjust Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about everything that went into the May product and things I have learned about minimizing risk when buying in bulk. shownotes for this episode can be found a elisejoy.com/podcast.
MAKE36 : APR : on valuing hobbies (plus a special guest!)
April 18, 2021 15:31 - 38 minutes - 73.5 MBI am excited to be joined by my husband, Paul, for this month’s product development and for the podcast episode. We share behind the scenes of the (very) micro roast coffee subscription we are offering for the April edition of MAKE36. Plus you’ll get to know Paul a bit more and hear how important hobbies are to both of us. Shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast and you can shop the April edition of MAKE36 at elisejoy.com/make36 starting at 9am on Thursday 4/22/21.
MAKE36 : MAR : sharing "behind the scenes" of your work
March 18, 2021 17:55 - 26 minutes - 49.8 MBjust Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about the March product and the value of sharing your work and "behind the scenes" of your business/creative process. Shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast and the second edition of MAKE36 will be for sale on 3/22 at 12 noon PST at elisejoy.com/make36
MAKE36 : FEB : building a structure for a new project
February 16, 2021 15:31 - 22 minutes - 41 MBjust Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about the February product and the value of creating a project structure so you don’t have to reinvent the wheel over and over again. Shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast and the first edition of MAKE36 will be for sale on 2/22 at 10am PST at elisejoy.com/make36
introducing my newest craft project and business venture – MAKE36
February 03, 2021 17:24 - 25 minutes - 47.5 MBFinally living up to my "Elise Gets Crafty" podcast title! I am going to share episodes monthly for the next year to take you behind the scenes of a new small business adventure. My goal is to explain how I tackle a long term project and share my ideas, progress and setbacks as I launch a new limited edition handmade product each month. Shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast
QUICK TAKE: writing a book part 3
October 10, 2019 18:38 - 17 minutes - 32.8 MBmy book, Big Dreams, Daily Joys, is out in the world! Learn more at elisejoy.com/book. this episode is the final in a three part series about getting a book deal, actually doing the writing and then (finally) having it on shelves everywhere.
on saying yes! / ep 157
February 13, 2019 17:34 - 36 minutes - 69.4 MBelise chats with Tiffany Han about saying yes to the things that will bring you more joy. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes157
on building a side hustle / ep 156
January 30, 2019 20:15 - 26 minutes - 51.7 MBelise chats with Gina Stovall of Two Days Off about creating a sustainable made-to-order clothing business in addition to her day job. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes156
on pivoting your business / ep 155
January 16, 2019 19:18 - 22 minutes - 44.2 MBelise chats with Julie Richardson of Unblushing (formerly Julie Ann Art) about rebranding after 10 years in business. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes155
on one little word for 2019 / ep 154
December 26, 2018 22:17 - 23 minutes - 44.8 MBelise chats with Ali Edwards about the practice of choosing a guiding word for the year. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes154
ON WORKING & MOTHERHOOD / EP 153
September 12, 2018 16:11 - 30 minutes - 57 MBelise chats with Jessica N. Turner about working motherhood and her new book Stretched Too Thin. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes153
on using analytics and connecting with your customers / ep 152
September 05, 2018 15:43 - 34 minutes - 64.9 MBelise chats with Lyndsay Clements of Ellen Grace Marketing about gathering helpful information from your website or webshop analytics to connect with your customers. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes152
on reading! / ep 151
August 29, 2018 13:58 - 28 minutes - 55.1 MBelise chats with Anne Bogel, blogger, podcaster and author, about books: how to find time to read, why it's important and what to read next. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes151
on using instagram live and stories / ep 150
August 22, 2018 15:30 - 32 minutes - 63.3 MBelise chats with Kimberly Espinel, food photographer and stylist, about how she got started on her creative path and how she uses Instagram stories and live chats to further connect with her online community. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes150
QUICK TAKE: writing a book part 2 / EP 149
August 15, 2018 15:55 - 28 minutes - 55.9 MBjust elise this week with a follow-up episode on the book I just turned in for publication and the answers to some of your questions about the process. shownotes for this episode at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes149
on another 100 day project completed / ep 148
July 11, 2018 17:09 - 26 minutes - 50.9 MBelise chats with designer and photographer, Allie Lehman, on finishing #the100dayproject for the third time. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes148
on having a mission / ep 147
May 30, 2018 16:42 - 34 minutes - 65.6 MBelise chats with Teresa Carter, founder of Debrosse, about the reason for her business, how she has expanded and diversified what she sells and the power of sharing your talent. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes147
on intentional expansion / ep 146
May 16, 2018 14:58 - 35 minutes - 67.6 MBelise chats with Ashlee Gadd, founder of Coffee and Crumbs about what's changed for her business and brand since she launched a collaborative blog in the summer of 2014. shownotes can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes146
on adding a personal touch / ep 145
May 09, 2018 17:23 - 28 minutes - 53.3 MBelise chats with Elizabeth Rees, founder of Chasing Paper, about how and why she decided to launch her removable wallpaper business and what she did (and does!) to deliver a personal touch with the brand. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes145
QUICK TAKE : writing a book / ep 144
May 02, 2018 19:43 - 22 minutes - 42.8 MBjust elise this week chatting about the book I am writing and five things I have learned and "re-learned" so far. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes144
on figuring it out as you go / ep 143
April 25, 2018 19:30 - 31 minutes - 59 MBelise chats with Katie and Peter Jaeger about starting a side-business as a husband and wife team, figuring things out and learning how to run a business as you're in it. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes143
on creating a fabric line / ep 142
April 18, 2018 17:12 - 30 minutes - 58 MBelise chats with artist Sarah Golden, on painting, designing a fabric line and making time for creativity as a mom with two young kids. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes142
on finding more in less / ep 141
April 11, 2018 14:53 - 34 minutes - 65.2 MBelise chats with blogger and maker, Miranda Anderson about her family's no-buying year and finding creativity through living with less. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes141
on making art and taking up space / ep 140
April 03, 2018 16:06 - 35 minutes - 66.9 MBelise chats with writer, Lindsay Jean Thomson, on co-hosting the 100 day project, daily creativity and making space for who you are. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes140
on showing up for creativity / ep 139
March 27, 2018 17:50 - 34 minutes - 66.5 MBelise chats with designer and photographer, Allie Lehman, on starting #the100dayproject for the third time. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes139
on one little word for 2018 / ep 138
December 27, 2017 13:00 - 19 minutes - 38.5 MBelise chats with Ali Edwards about the practice of choosing a guiding word for the year. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/pocast
MAKER CHAT 8: Amy Small / ep 137
November 08, 2017 00:42 - 28 minutes - 53.6 MBelise chats with shop owner Amy Small about starting and running her business, Knit Collage. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes137
MAKER CHAT 7: Erin Barrett / ep 136
November 01, 2017 15:30 - 28 minutes - 54.2 MBelise chats with weaver Erin Barrett about starting and growing her brand, Sunwoven. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes136
MAKER CHAT 6: Dani Ives / ep 135
October 25, 2017 15:53 - 29 minutes - 55.4 MBelise chats with fiber artist Dani Ives about her craft of painting with wool. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes135
QUICK TAKE : launching an ecourse / ep 134
October 20, 2017 18:03 - 38 minutes - 72.9 MBjust elise this week chatting about launching an ecourse, things to include, tools to use, marketing thoughts and some behind the scenes of building the class I just launched. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes134
MAKER CHAT: Jen Beeman / ep 133
October 18, 2017 15:22 - 25 minutes - 49 MBelise chats with clothing pattern designer, Jen Beeman, about selling pattern downloads online and launching her business Grainline Studio. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes133